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ObituaryOlaf Henry Ehlers, age 86, of Stockton, MO, passed away in his home on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, following a long history of heart disease.

Olaf was born on April 29, 1930, in Cole Camp, MO, to John Cord and Lillie (Schnakenberg) Ehlers. He was one of eight children born to this union. His childhood was spent on a farm in Cole Camp. As a young adult, he worked on a farm in Blackburn, MO, where he met the love of his life, Lola Frances Lemen.

Olaf and Lola were married on July 25, 1951, at her parents’ house in Blackburn. They began their life together in Blue Springs, MO, where he worked at Adams Dairy, Borden Dairy, and Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2016.

Olaf’s passion for farming led them to relocate in 1956 to the Stockton area, where they established a dairy farm and raised their seven children. He was also proud to have served as a member of NFO and Vanguard Milk Producers for a number of years. In his final days, Olaf was determined to be at home with his family. He left this world peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.

Olaf knew the value of hard work and instilled this in his children. He was a man of integrity who had an unshakable faith in God and a strong love of family. He relished the many friends he made within the community.